Lentor's dining scene is anchored by Lentor Modern, an integrated development mall that sits directly above Lentor MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line) and opened its retail podium with roughly two dozen F&B outlets. The line-up leans toward casual Asian eats, sliced fish soup, Lanzhou beef noodles, handmade dumplings, Korean gimbab and BBQ, and Japanese udon and chirashi, alongside cafes, burgers, fast food and a supermarket. Because almost everything is inside one mall connected to the station, the whole cluster is a one-to-three-minute indoor walk; for wider hawker variety, the AMK 628 Market & Food Centre is a longer walk away.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The best places to eat near Lentor MRT
Xin Yuan Ji Chinese (fish soup) · $
Outlet of the popular Bugis fish-soup brand, serving sliced fish soup and steamboat.
- Cuisine: Chinese (fish soup)
- Price: $ · ~$8-14
- Must-try: Sliced fish soup, Sliced fish steamboat, Prawn paste bee hoon
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-25, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles Chinese (Lanzhou beef noodles) · $
Hand-pulled Lanzhou-style beef noodles in a broth simmered with beef shank and bones; not halal-certified.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Lanzhou beef noodles)
- Price: $ · ~$11-14
- Must-try: Beef shank noodle soup (up to 8 noodle types), Dry chicken noodles
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-38, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
Yuen Kee Dumpling Chinese (dumplings & wanton) · $
Freshly handmade Chinese wontons and dumplings made on-site.
- Cuisine: Chinese (dumplings & wanton)
- Price: $ · ~$8-11
- Must-try: Chives & pork dumplings in chilli oil sauce, Shrimp & crab roe wantons
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-06, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: No
Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken Rice Chinese (Hainanese chicken rice) · $
Hainanese chicken rice chain known for its sous-vide-style steamed chicken.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Hainanese chicken rice)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Sous-vide signature steamed chicken, Chicken rice
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #B1-04, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level (~3 min walk)
Han's Union Local / Hainanese kopitiam · $
All-day kopitiam concept from the Han's family, pairing Hainanese dishes with coffee and toast.
- Cuisine: Local / Hainanese kopitiam
- Price: $
- Must-try: Traditional kopi & toast, Hainanese fare
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-05, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
A Hot Hideout Chinese (mala) · $
Mala concept with customisable spice levels and a collagen-soup base, priced by weight.
- Cuisine: Chinese (mala)
- Price: $ · ~$1-3 per 100g
- Must-try: Mala collagen soup, Customisable mala bowl
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-02, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
Chef Wen Chinese (regional) · $$
Sit-down restaurant serving signature dishes from several regions of China.
- Cuisine: Chinese (regional)
- Price: $$ · ~$14-27++
- Must-try: Typhoon shelter stir-fried pork ribs, Chilled sweet & sour pork with fruits, Braised beef with Xinjiang naan
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-19, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
- Halal: No
Joylion Buffet Hotpot Chinese (hotpot buffet) · $$
Rotating-buffet hotpot concept designed for solo diners as well as groups.
- Cuisine: Chinese (hotpot buffet)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Rotating conveyor hotpot buffet
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #B1-08, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level (~3 min walk)
He Jia Huan Chinese (Northeast / Sichuan & BBQ) · $$
Family-friendly restaurant blending Northeast Chinese cuisine, Sichuan flavours and Chinese BBQ.
- Cuisine: Chinese (Northeast / Sichuan & BBQ)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Northeast Chinese dishes, Sichuan-style dishes, Chinese BBQ
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #B1-07, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level (~3 min walk)
Ssada Gimbab Korean (gimbab & bunsik) · $$
Singapore outlet of a large South Korean gimbab and bunsik chain, with a live kimbap-rolling station.
- Cuisine: Korean (gimbab & bunsik)
- Price: $$ · ~$14-21
- Must-try: Tonkatsu gimbab, Cheese tteokbokki, Spicy stir-fried pork rice
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-04, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
- Halal: No
Ajumma's Korean · $$
Fast-casual Korean restaurant (established 2014) serving hearty home-style Korean fare.
- Cuisine: Korean
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Korean fried chicken, Korean stews, Rice dishes
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-30, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
The Hanok Korean BBQ · $$$
Premium Korean BBQ and hansik restaurant with a modern take on traditional hanok styling.
- Cuisine: Korean BBQ
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Korean BBQ grilled meats, Hansik dishes, Banchan
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-08/09, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
Omote: Special Edition Japanese · $$$
Elevated Japanese concept from the Omote brand, serving chirashi, donburi, sushi and kushiyaki.
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Price: $$$ · ~$16-28
- Must-try: Signature edition roll with roasted unagi, Kagoshima wagyu kushiyaki, Chirashi don
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-42/43, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
UMAI Japanese (udon) · $$
Artisanal udon bar from the team behind Omote, with localised and East-meets-West flavours.
- Cuisine: Japanese (udon)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Artisanal udon, Tempura
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-44, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
Bunny's | Six Hands Burgers / Western · $$
Pink-themed burger joint (with Casa Six Hands bowls alongside) serving buns, burgers and fries.
- Cuisine: Burgers / Western
- Price: $$ · ~$5-32++
- Must-try: Breakup Burger, Boyfriend Burger, Golden crispy wings
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-41, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Halal: No
MERLE & CO Cafe (plant-based) · $$
Plant-based, pet-friendly cafe serving brunch-style toasts, croissants and coffee.
- Cuisine: Cafe (plant-based)
- Price: $$ · ~$6-28++
- Must-try: The Underdog with toast, French brioche toast with fruits, Avocado egg croissant
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-36, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Hours: Mon-Thu 9:30am-9pm, Fri 9:30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-10pm
Kopi & Tarts Cafe (halal) · $
Self-described halal cafe concept pairing coffee with freshly baked tarts and pastries.
- Cuisine: Cafe (halal)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Freshly baked tarts & pastries, Kopi
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-24, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: Halal
AL IJAZ Indian-Muslim (prata) · $
Prata-focused Indian-Muslim style stall billed as the 'Home of Crispy Prata'.
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim (prata)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Crispy prata
- Where: 1 Lentor Central, #01-03, Singapore 788887
- Nearest exit: Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) (~2 min walk)
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
At a glance: compare every spot near Lentor MRT
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Nearest exit | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xin Yuan Ji | Chinese (fish soup) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles | Chinese (Lanzhou beef noodles) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Yuen Kee Dumpling | Chinese (dumplings & wanton) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | No |
| Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken Rice | Chinese (Hainanese chicken rice) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level | — |
| Han's Union | Local / Hainanese kopitiam | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| A Hot Hideout | Chinese (mala) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Chef Wen | Chinese (regional) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | No |
| Joylion Buffet Hotpot | Chinese (hotpot buffet) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level | — |
| He Jia Huan | Chinese (Northeast / Sichuan & BBQ) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1); basement level | — |
| Ssada Gimbab | Korean (gimbab & bunsik) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | No |
| Ajumma's | Korean | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| The Hanok | Korean BBQ | $$$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Omote: Special Edition | Japanese | $$$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| UMAI | Japanese (udon) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Bunny's | Six Hands | Burgers / Western | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | No |
| MERLE & CO | Cafe (plant-based) | $$ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | — |
| Kopi & Tarts | Cafe (halal) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | Halal |
| AL IJAZ | Indian-Muslim (prata) | $ | Direct link from Lentor MRT (reported Exit 1) | Muslim-friendly |
Lentor MRT food: your questions answered
What food is Lentor MRT known for?
Lentor's food is concentrated in Lentor Modern mall directly above the station, so it's known for casual Asian eats rather than a hawker centre: sliced fish soup (Xin Yuan Ji), Lanzhou beef noodles, handmade dumplings (Yuen Kee), Korean gimbab and BBQ, and Japanese udon and chirashi, plus cafes, burgers and fast food.
Are there halal options near Lentor MRT?
Options are limited. Kopi & Tarts (#01-24) describes itself as a halal cafe concept, and AL IJAZ (#01-03) is an Indian-Muslim style prata stall. Halal status and certification can change, so verify with the outlet or MUIS before visiting; most other tenants (including pork-serving Chinese and Korean restaurants) are not halal.
What are the cheapest eats near Lentor?
The most wallet-friendly bowls are at Xin Yuan Ji fish soup (from ~$8.80), Yuen Kee Dumpling (~$8-11) and Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles (~$11-14), plus the kopitiam-style Han's Union. A Hot Hideout mala is priced by weight (roughly $1-3 per 100g), so cost depends on what you pick.
What's open late near Lentor MRT?
Most Lentor Modern F&B run in line with mall hours, roughly until 9-10pm; MERLE & CO, for example, stays open to 10pm on weekends. There is no established late-night (past-midnight) hawker scene right at the station, so check individual closing times before heading down.
Which exit leads to the main food cluster at Lentor?
The main food cluster is inside Lentor Modern mall, which connects directly to Lentor MRT (reported as Exit 1). You reach almost everything within a 1-3 minute indoor walk without going outside; basement (B1) outlets like Joylion Hotpot and He Jia Huan are one level down.